Spyke

Spyke
Spyke from the X-Men Evolution series.
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	X-Men: Evolution episode #5 Speed and Spyke
First comic appearance	X-Men
Created by	Robert N. Skir Steven E. Gordon
In-story information
Alter ego	Evan Daniels
Species	Human Mutant
Team affiliations	The Morlocks X-Men Brotherhood of Mutants
Notable aliases	Armadillo, Porcupine
Abilities	Can extend self-repairing exoskeleton Projectile spikes Later able to produce flaming spikes Enhanced strength

Spyke (Evan Daniels) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, most commonly in association with the X-Men in the animated series X-Men: Evolution. Created by writer Robert N. Skir and artist Steven E. Gordon, he first appeared in "Speed And Spyke", episode #5 (December 9, 2000), where he was voiced by Neil Denis.

Spyke is a high-school freshman with the mutant ability to project spikes out of his body.

The character was originally created as a way to diversify the show's X-Men roster. It was important to the show's creators, the WB network (who ran the show) and Marvel Comics to have an African American in the show. According to the show's producer Boyd Kirkland, turning Bishop (the first Black male X-Man) into a teenager would not have worked. Initially, Spyke was intended to be the team's muscle and looked closer to how he looked in season four, but Marvel decided they didn't like the "monster" angle and he was given a much more normal look. He was originally intended to be called Armadillo and have cornrows. He has similar powers to Marrow, a pre-existing character, though Kirkland says this was not intentional.

Evan Daniels was born in New York City, New York to an unnamed father and Vivian Daniels. His mutant abilities are first noticed at his high school basketball game by his Aunt Ororo (aka Storm a longtime member of the X-Men), and his teammate Pietro. The next night Storm, along with Cyclops and Jean Grey, approached Evan's parents about his mutant powers and attending Xavier's School. Evan angrily declines on his own behalf and leaves.